Ok, here's a pretty funny Mantle story. As told by my theology teacher:

 So, my theology teacher works for some company back in the 80's, and they have Mantle over for a motivational talk. Afterward, a clearly hung over Mantle is signing autographs, shoulders slumped, propped up against the wall. My teacher, he has this 'stache at the time, the classic 80's one that Donnie Baseball had. So, he goes up to his hero Mantle, ball in hand, and the Mick does a double take.

Mickey: Shoot sir... are you Mexican?

Mr. Ramp: [Shocked] No. Italian.

Mickey: [Slurring words] Same Goddamn thing...

    Being Italian, I wasn't even offended. It's just too funny. So out of nowhere, especially from a famous ball player.